Add unique texture and elegance to your garden with Old Man’s Beard (Clematis vitalba), an heirloom flowering plant known for its feathery seed heads and vigorous growth. These seeds grow into hardy climbers ideal for garden trellises, fences, and container planting. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental plants that provide striking cut flowers, long-lasting visual interest, and low-maintenance growth.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Old Man’s Beard (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Climbing perennial
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Height/Spread: 3–5 m (mature plant)
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Flower/Seed Color: Small creamy flowers followed by feathery white seed heads
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Blooming Season: Summer
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to control spread
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Ideal Use: Cut flowers, trellises, fences, and ornamental display
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours to improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed-starting mix or well-draining soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 20–25°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 3–5 weeks depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, trellises, or containers spaced 50–70 cm apart.
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Care: Light pruning after flowering encourages healthy growth; low-maintenance overall.
